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"No legitimate, fact-based reason" to deny gay marriage

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

On June 17, both MLive and the Detroit Free Press reported on amicus briefs filed with the 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals (covering appeals from Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee) in Michigan's landmark gay marriage case.

Amicus briefs were filed by more than 50 corporations, 16 states, and a group of 25 Republicans. Among the Republicans to stand in favor of gay marriage is Dr. John J.H. (Joe) Schwarz, a long-time lecturer at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.